How to Use the Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

Operating the FCTA

The FCTA operates when all of the following conditions are met and the system detects an approaching vehicle at a speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster from the front side.

  • The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).

  • The selector lever is in the D position.

When the FCTA is operating, the driver is notified of the danger by the screen display and the warning sound according to the situation.

When your vehicle is stopped

The screen display (white)*1 notifies you that a vehicle is approaching.

Instrument cluster (Type A)

Instrument cluster (Type B)

Active driving display

360° view monitor

  1. The instrument cluster screen display (white) is displayed only when the instrument cluster is set to the i-ACTIVSENSE display.

When your vehicle is moving

The screen display (amber) and warning sound notify the driver of the possibility that a collision may occur with an approaching vehicle.

Instrument cluster (Type A)

Instrument cluster (Type B)

Active driving display

360° view monitor

 

  • The FCTA may operate with stationary objects on the road or the roadside (such as guardrails, sidewalls, parked vehicles, and outdoor air conditioner units (equipment with rotating mechanism)).

  • The front side radar sensors may not detect objects and the FCTA may not operate normally.

    Refer to Radar Sensors (Search).

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Turning off the FCTA

There are 2 ways to turn off the FCTA.

  • Turn off the FCTA using Mazda Connect.

    Set using “Settings” on the Mazda Connect home screen or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Turn off the FCTA using the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch.

    Refer to How to Use the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch (Search).

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